What is Dyan Cannon's Net Worth?
Dyan Cannon is an actress, screenwriter, director, and editor with an impressive net worth of $16 million. She received Academy Award nominations for her performances in "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" and "Heaven Can Wait." Additionally, she earned a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film for her work on "Number One," which she wrote, produced, directed, and edited. Her notable acting credits include the films "The Anderson Tapes," "Such Good Friends," "Honeysuckle Rose," and "That Darn Cat," as well as the television series "Ally McBeal."
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Dyan Cannon was born Samille Diane Friesen on January 4, 1937, in Tacoma, Washington. Her parents were Ben, a life insurance salesman, and Claire, a housewife who emigrated from Russia. Raised in her mother's Jewish faith, Cannon grew up with her younger brother David, a jazz musician. She attended West Seattle High School and later studied at the University of Washington for two-and-a-half years.
In the late 50s, Cannon appeared on several television programs before making her feature film debut in the 1960 crime film "The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond." She also featured in the CBS Western series "Johnny Ringo" and the ABC Western "Stoney Burke." In 1961, she guest-starred in an episode of "Bat Masterson." By the mid-60s, Cannon was on stage, joining the national touring production of the Broadway musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."
Film Career Breakthroughs
Cannon's breakthrough came in 1969 when she starred alongside Natalie Wood, Elliott Gould, and Robert Culp in Paul Mazursky's "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice." Her role as Alice earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In 1971, Cannon was featured in five films: "Doctors' Wives," "The Love Machine," "The Anderson Tapes," "The Burglars," and "Such Good Friends," the last earning her a Golden Globe nomination. In 1973, she starred opposite Burt Reynolds in "Shamus" and appeared in "The Last of Sheila." She also took a leading role in the 1974 drama "Child Under a Leaf."
In 1976, Cannon became the first Oscar-nominated actress to also receive a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film with "Number One." She earned her third Oscar nomination for her performance in 1978's "Heaven Can Wait." That same year, she starred opposite Peter Sellers in "Revenge of the Pink Panther."
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Further Film Career
Cannon showcased her singing talent in 1980's "Honeysuckle Rose," starring alongside Willie Nelson and Amy Irving. She sang "Two Sides to Every Story," "Unclouded Day," and "Loving You is Easier" on the soundtrack. That same year, she starred in "Coast to Coast" alongside Robert Blake. Her 80s credits also include "Deathtrap," "Author! Author!" and "Caddyshack II."
In 1990, Cannon made her directorial debut with "The End of Innocence," a semi-autobiographical film she directed, wrote, and starred in. She followed this with a role in Paul Mazursky's "The Pickle." In 1997, she appeared in "Allies & Me," "That Darn Cat," "8 Heads in a Duffel Bag," and "Out to Sea." Her later film credits include "Kangaroo Jack" and "Boynton Beach Club."
Television Career
Throughout her career, Cannon has appeared in numerous television films and series. In the 70s, she starred in "Virginia Hill" and "Lady of the House." During the next decade, she appeared in the miniseries "Master of the Game," as well as in "Jenny's War" and "Rock & Roll Mom." In the 90s, she was featured in TV movies such as "Jailbirds," "Christmas in Connecticut," "Beverly Hills Family Robinson," "Diamond Girl," and "The Rockford Files." She also appeared on popular shows like "Diagnosis: Murder" and "The Practice," and had a recurring role on "Ally McBeal" from 1997 to 2000. Her 21st-century credits include "Three Sisters" and "Thomas & Friends."
Personal Life
In 1965, Cannon married actor Cary Grant, who was 33 years her senior. They had a daughter, Jennifer, and divorced in 1968. Cannon later married real estate investor Stanley Fimberg in 1985; they divorced in 1991.
Although raised Jewish, Cannon identifies as a born-again Christian. She is an avid Los Angeles Lakers fan and has attended their games for over three decades.
